As I sit here watching the world cup match, trying to get some blogging done, all I want is a cup of South Indian filter coffee. And guess what, I finally took the time to photo shoot the best coffee in the world. For everyday recipes sometimes we just take them for granted but it is very essential to make sure we have good recipes up our sleeve. Here I have given the measurements of coffee and milk I like to use to make a medium strong filter coffee.
So how did coffee come to India? It’s definitely not a native crop. I had all these curious questions and I read up about it. Baba Budan, a Sufi Saint brought coffee to India. He is said to have carried 7 seeds of coffee and it is those seeds which spread throughout India. Amazing story isn’t it! South Indian filter coffee or degree coffee or just kaapi is a unique blend of coffee and another seed called chicory. Read on to find out more about the proportions.
It is generally a 70:30 or 80:20 blend of coffee:chicory to get the right colour and taste. The acidity of chicory along with the rustic coffee makes the perfect cup filter coffee every single time. Freshly boiled milk and the right amount of sugar is what is needed to make your coffee just right.
Every home has a different way of making coffee and then the final cup is also customized for each one. But the South Indian filter is what brews the perfect cup. See the pictures below along with the method…
Some classic South Indian breakfasts to go with your coffee:
Ven Pongal
Idli
Vada
Masala dosa
Uttapam
- 3 Tbsp South Indian filter coffee powder
- ½ Cup boiling water
- ½ Cup milk or as per preference
- Sugar to taste
- In an Indian filter coffee machine, see picture, remove the presser from the top part
- Place the top on the bottom half and ensure it fits loosely but directly onto it
- Next add South Indian filter coffee powder into the perforated top half
- Now put the presser and press well
- Pour just boiled water slowly into the top half
- Coffee starts to percolate, close the lid and let coffee brew
- Meanwhile heat milk on low flame till it scalds
- After all coffee has been filtered, time to make coffee
- In small tumblers, add sugar to taste if you take sugar
- Pour 2-3 Tbsp of coffee decoction
- Now milk would have just boiled, pour boiled milk from a height to get the bubbles
- Serve piping hot
Adjust sugar as per your taste
Do not hurry to get the coffee filtered, it takes time and the coffee will taste good only when it brews slowly
South Indian Filter Coffee Stepwise:
In an Indian filter coffee machine, see picture, remove the presser from the top part
Place the top on the bottom half and ensure it fits loosely but directly onto it
Next add South Indian filter coffee powder into the perforated top half
Now put the presser and press well
Pour just boiled water slowly into the top half
Coffee starts to percolate, close the lid and let coffee brew
Meanwhile heat milk on low flame till it scalds
After all coffee has been filtered, time to make coffee
In small tumblers, add sugar to taste if you take sugar
Pour 2-3 Tbsp of coffee decoction
Now milk would have just boiled, pour boiled milk from a height to get the bubbles
Serve piping hot
Thank you for explaining the procedure clearly. I had this filter coffee at a South Indian friend’s place and even though I prefer tea, I fell in love with this coffee. Will definitely try it.
That’s very nice to know 🙂 Coffee and tea are awesome!